Defending Power at the Pickleball Kitchen Line (Video)
When the pace speeds up at the kitchen, most rec players don’t lose because they lack skill. They lose because their structure breaks down before the ball even... Read more.
How Smart Drops Create Space in Doubles (Even Without Power)
Most recreational players treat the drop as a neutral shot — something you hit to reset the rally and hopefully make it to the kitchen. But in doubles, drops can... Read more.
How to Deal With the Overly Competitive Player in Rec Pickleball
If you play rec pickleball long enough, this situation is almost guaranteed. You show up expecting competitive-but-fun games. Instead, you end up sharing a court... Read more.
The 3 Small Pro Habits That Change Everything for Rec Players
When recreational players watch the pros, they usually fixate on the obvious stuff. ➡️ How hard they hit.➡️ How fast their hands are.➡️ How clean their... Read more.
When Chest Targeting Is OK in Rec Pickleball (and When It’s Not)
Every few months, this argument comes back around in rec pickleball: Is aiming at the upper chest a dirty shot? It’s legal. Everyone knows that. But legality isn’t... Read more.
Why Warm-Ups Don’t Protect You If You Skip One Specific Phase
Most rec pickleball warm-ups do something: a few shoulder circles, some light dinks, maybe a couple drives. You feel warmer. Looser. Ready. And then the first “real”... Read more.
Why Pickleball Starts Wearing You Down — Even When You’re Fit and Playing Well
For a long time, we hear the same thing from recreational pickleball players: “I’m not injured, but I don’t recover the same anymore.”“I can still play... Read more.
“Make One More Ball”: The Most Misunderstood (and Most Powerful) Skill in Rec Pickleball
At some point, almost every improving pickleball player has this moment: You stop trying to end points…and start trying to outlast them. And suddenly — without... Read more.
Why Collin Johns Is Talking About “Reaching” at the Kitchen (& How to Apply It)
We recently listened to Collin Johns share a simple but overlooked idea about playing at the kitchen. And here it is: View this post on Instagram A post shared by... Read more.
When the Tweener Shot Actually Makes Sense in Rec Pickleball
The tweener might be the most misunderstood shot in pickleball. For some players, it’s a highlight move. For others, it’s reckless showboating. And for most... Read more.